Hello to all,

Does anyone have the 411 on what type of adhesive to use on a new hood pad? I imagine that it has to be high-temperature tolerant, among other things.

By the way, how about some insight on a release agent to clear the old adhesive/crud build up off prior to installing the new hood pad?

Much obliged

1984 300d Turbo 135k
Go To ************************, Use A Bed Sheet To Cover
Engine To Remove, Part No 830016 $17.50 Ea One Per Hood, Order A
Catalog. For 123 Great Pictures, Phone No 1-800-243-1220

The most frequently used is 3M SUPER Trim Adhesive, not the regular, but SUPER. It's a spray can adhesive.

I wouldn't worry about getting all the old pad and adhesive off. I was originally worried about the same thing but decided the risk to my paint from stray solvent wasn't worth it.

So I just scraped off the old stuff and used 3M SUPER Trim adhesive. I checked my old post and it's been 3 1/2 years now (time flies!) and it is still sticking with no problems.

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1992 300E Sedan (Sold)
1999 E320 Wagon (Sold)
1995 E320 Sedan
1995 E320 Wagon

The SUPER trim adhesive is the way to go. Just get all "loose" old stuff off but don't worry about absolute cleanliness. The directions on the can are important. The temp is important. You spray the pad AND the hood (don't forget the sheet over engine, fenders). It should go on "fluffy", if not, you are too close. Wait as per the can, then apply pad to hood. It's very sticky so practice fit first!!!

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86 560SL
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85 380SL
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One can wasn't quite enough for me.

Len